Ancelotti Optimistic For Second Leg

Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti Believes his side have a foot in the quarter final after holding Arsenal to a draw at the Emirates.

The Gunners clashed with the Rossoneri in the first leg of the Champions League knockout stages and the game ended in a 0-0 draw.

It was an entertaining clash and Emanuel Adebayor hit the bar in the dying seconds as Milan held on. The coach believes his side can complete the Italian job and win in the San Siro.

“The 0-0 is not a fundamental result but it’s a good one,” Ancelotti told Sky Sport Italia.

“It’s not a result which makes us feel comfortable but we did play well and we did suffer a little.

“We could have played better. It will be difficult in the second leg but we hope we can go through. Ancelotti also explained his decision to start with 18-year-old Brazilian Alexandre Pato up front.

“We started with him because we wanted some pace in attack. With Pato we had more opportunities because their defence plays a high line.”

Milan have never lost to English opposition in the San Siro in this competition and they will be hoping to continue that record in the second leg.